Remove Ge Gas Range Oven Door Hinge Lock

Locate the hinges on either side of the door and flip the latch up.

Remove ge gas range oven door hinge lock.

If there are screws near the top or front that attach the oven top to the base unscrew them and pull the oven top up. Grasp the oven door on either side of the top near the handle. Once inside the oven switch the lock from the inside of the oven. Put the oven door in the ajar position and gently pull up by grasping either side.

Move the oven door to the fully open position. While you hold the door jamb switch in this position complete the following steps. Wipe down all of the mechanical parts with kitchen spray cleaner and a damp cloth to remove any grease and gunk that has. If no food or utensils are in the oven start a self clean cycle then hit clear off after 60 seconds.

Push it in until the oven cavity light goes off indicating that the oven believes the door is closed. The oven door has been locked accidentally. It will look like a small black post or dowel. With the door open locate the door jamb switch on the face of the oven.

This may require a bit of gentle downward pressure. Detach the oven door. If that does not unlock the door run a short self clean cycle 1 2 hours. The ge oven door removal process isn t terribly difficult if the proper steps and methods are taken to lift it off the frame.

Many newer ovens will have these screws more concealed than older models. Bring the oven door all the way down letting it hang open at its lowest point. Open the oven door. If there is food in the oven let the oven cool to room temperature and try to unlatch the door.

With the oven door removed and on the floor pull the hinge out as far as you can with your hands. You can then reach the latches locking the hinges in place. It will lock but snap back easily you will not yet. No matter what brand of oven you have opening the door exposes the metal hinges connecting the door to the rest of the oven.

Range oven door won t unlock. If you can t find your door pin try this. Pull the oven door up and slightly toward you to remove it from the hinge supports at the bottom of the fixture.